7/11/24 Special Board Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dustin Williams.


2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Mr. Cook

______ Mr. Williams
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey

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Present were:

Mr. Dustin Williams

Mr. Larry Kisabeth

Dr. Meagan McBride

Mr. Victor Perez

Mrs. Heidi Stephey


3. ADOPT THE AGENDA

The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

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As presented.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

4. CONSENT AGENDA

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the consent agenda: Action by the Board of Education in Adoption of the Consent Agenda means that all Consent Agenda items are adopted by one single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that any such item be removed from the consent agenda and voted upon separately. Employments, where applicable, are contingent upon 1) Verification of education and experience; 2) Proof of proper certification/licensure; 3) Favorable results from a criminal records check.


______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

4.1 Resignations

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations effective with the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year:

Professional Staff

Heather Arnold

Miriah Depinet

Heidi Ekleberry

Jennifer Gressman

Kendra Hartman

Support Staff

Jamie Walton, contingent on Board approval of substitute teacher and aide contracts

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Result: Approved


4.2 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:

Teacher Limited Contract – First One-Year (2024 – 2025)

Camden Grunden

Sarah Hicks

Adrienne Lucius

Mary Massi

Lynn Phillips

Hannah Sharpe

Maria Welter

Kristen Wise

Substitute Teacher

Molly Lofton

Randy Roberts

Allison Scheiber

Kenneth Stahl

Connie Tyree

Jamie Walton

Supplemental Contract

Michael Felske, Athletic Events and Activities Manager

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Result: Approved


4.3 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:

Bus Driver

David J. Althaus, Step 1

Marsha L. Mullholand, Step 1

Special Needs Aide

Ashley Spencer, Step 0, 185 days, 6.5 hours/day

Substitute Educational Aide

Molly Lofton

Jamie Walton

Pupil Activity Permit

Michelle DeBusman, Volleyball, Seventh Grade Girls'

John Eckroth, Football, Assistant Varsity (50%)

Pupil Activity Volunteer

Olivia Jacobs, Volleyball Volunteer

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Result: Approved


4.4 Contract Amendments

Teacher, Summer Reading Institute, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 21 hours total

Karin Day

Lead Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 12 hours/week

Natallie Jones

Educational Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week

Ashley Lowry

Heather Steinhauser

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Result: Approved


5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Approve Wyandot Counseling Services Contract 2024-2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the contract, as exhibited.

______ Mr. Williams
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

5.2 Approve Bus Driver Routes 2024-2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the bus driver route summary, as exhibited.

______ Mr. Williams
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

5.3 Accept Treasurer Resignation

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the resignation of Treasurer Ryan Cook, as exhibited.


______ Mr. Williams
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey

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Board members thanked Ryan Cook for the work he has done for the district, congratulated him on his new position, and wished him well.  Cook said teamwork has been key.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dustin Williams, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

6. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams


Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
X a. consider the appointment___, employment X, dismissal___, discipline___, promotion___, demotion___, or compensation_____ of a public employee(s) or official(s)___, or consider the investigations of charges or complaints against a public employee(s)___, official(s), licensee(s) or "regulated individual(s)"___; unless the person(s) being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ b. consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
_____ c. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_____ d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
_____ e. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.
_____ g. no action taken.
Time in:

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Time in:  6:14 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

7. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Return to open session.
Time out:

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Time out:  6:41 p.m.


8. BOARD DISCUSSION

Resignation of Treasurer/Next Steps

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Dustin Williams said there will be a treasurer in place by August 1, 2024.  The board has reached out to organizations to procure a temporary solution, with interviews to take place in the coming week.


9. ADJOURNMENT

The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

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Meeting started:  6:00 p.m.
Meeting ended:  6:45 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board MemberX  
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

9.1 Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting will be Monday, August 26, 2024at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


10. 412 CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE
Section 5705.412, RC
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO, to adopt any appropriation measure, make any qualifying contract, or increase during any school year any wage or salary schedule shown above, has in effect the authorization to levy taxes including the renewal or replacement of existing levies which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide the operating revenues necessary to enable the district to maintain all personnel and programs for all the days set forth in its adopted school calendars for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in succeeding fiscal years equal to the number of days instruction was held or is scheduled for the current fiscal year, as required by Section 5705.412.
TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
President, Board of Education
By
Treasurer
By
Superintendent of Schools